Biography
He was the younger brother of Dick Van Dyke, and for most of his early career, endured a string of failed television jobs, including the notorious "My Mother the Car" (NBC, 1965-66), which many went on to credit as the worst series ever made. However, his fortunes rebounded in the late 1980s when he was cast as the befuddled Luther Van Dam on "Coach" (ABC, 1989-1997), which earned him four Emmy nominations, as well as long-overdue respect from …
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Career Milestones
| Acted the role of Coach Jerry Brownell in the TV drama series, "The Headmaster" | ||
| Began on the club circuit, often using a banjo as a comic prop | ||
| Played role of Assistant Coach Luther Van Dam on the popular ABC sitcom, "Coach" | ||
| Played the role Jerry Webster in TV comedy, "Accidental Family" | ||
1963 | Acted in the films "McLintock!", "Palm Springs Weekend" | |
1963 | Appeared as a regular on "The Judy Garland Show" | |
1963 | Served as emcee for the quiz show, "Picture This" | |
1965 | Played the role of Dave Crabtree on TV sitcom, "My Mother the Car" | |
1968 | Largest film role, supporting Andy Griffith in "Angel in My Pocket" | |
1979 | Appeared on short-lived TV sitcom "13 Queens Boulevard" as Steven Winters | |
1997 | Had featured role as a genie on the short-lived ABC comedy "You Wish" | |
1997 | Opened Jerry Van Dyke's Soda Shoppe and Guesthouse in Fort Worth, Texas | |
1998 | Joined cast of the ABC sitcom "Teen Angel" | |
2004 | Revised role of Stacy Petrie, Rob's brother in "The Dick Van Dyke Show Revisited", a television special which brought together the old cast of the 1960's hit show | |
Awards
1990 | Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series in Coach |
1991 | Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series in Coach |
1992 | Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series in Coach |
1994 | Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series in Coach |